Publications by authors named "Selekane Ananias Motadi"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the iron and Vitamin A levels in children aged 0 to 36 months in Thulamela municipality, involving 250 participants from well-baby clinics.
- Results showed that 22% of the children had Vitamin A deficiency and 53.6% suffered from anemia, with 13.1% experiencing iron deficiency anemia.
- A high percentage (90.8%) of the children exhibited inadequate dietary diversity, highlighting the urgent need for nutritional improvements in this community.
Article Synopsis
- Cucurbita moschata (Butternut squash) seeds were examined for their ability to enhance zinc and iron levels, along with dietary intake and growth measurements, in preschool children over a 6-month study.
- A control group received a placebo while the intervention group consumed a paste made from the seeds, leading to significant improvements in serum iron and zinc levels, as well as children's anthropometric measurements like weight and height.
- The findings highlighted increased dietary intake of key nutrients, including iron and vitamin C, in the intervention group compared to the control group, suggesting that butternut squash seed paste can be beneficial for child health.
The present study assessed dietary diversity and anthropometric status of children attending early development centres in South Africa. In the Vhembe District of Limpopo province, South Africa, 273 children were conveniently chosen from 8 randomly selected early childhood development centres for a cross-sectional study. Data were gathered via a questionnaire administered by the interviewer in June 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study assessed iron and zinc levels of preschoolers. 276 children were randomly chosen from 8 preschools. Weight and height were measured using standard techniques.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPoor consumption of balanced diet could result in poor weight gain during pregnancy increasing the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight, and birth defects. To assess the nutritional status and dietary intake of pregnant women in rural areas of Vhembe district. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 240pregnant women who were selected conveniently from 16 clinics in Vhembe District.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Children under the age of 5 y constitute the most vulnerable group for iron and zinc deficiencies and their nutritional status is a sensitive indicator of community health and nutrition. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of zinc and iron deficiency among preschool children aged 3 to 5 y in Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa.
Methods: This study included 349 preschool children recruited from two municipalities of Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa.